ABIDE WITH ME (TRAD)

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Verse 1
Abide with me fast falls the eventide
The darkness deepens Lord with me abide
When other helpers fail and comforts flee
Help of the helpless O abide with me

Verse 2
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day
Earth’s joys grow dim its glories pass away
Change and decay in all around I see
O Thou who changest not abide with me

Verse 3
I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless
Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness
Where is death’s sting where grave thy victory
I triumph still if Thou abide with me

Verse 4
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies
Heav’n’s morning breaks
And earth’s vain shadows flee
In life in death O Lord abide with me

CCLI Song # 43190 | Henry Francis Lyte, William Henry Monk | © Words: Public Domain, Music: Public Domain

  Sample Introduction

In times of trouble or grief, we can turn to the helper of the helpless, our unchanging God who promises to be with us always.

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  Scripture References

Old Testament – Exodus 33:14-15, Deuteronomy 31:6, Job 14, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 10:14, Psalm 13, Psalm 23, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 46, Psalm 63:6-8, Psalm 72:12, Psalm 73:23-26, Psalm 91, Psalm 102:25-27, Ecclesiastes 12:1-7, Jeremiah 14:8

New Testament – Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, Hebrews 13:6-8

  Doctrinal Themes

Christian Living – Assurance, Courage, Dependence, Trust
Doctrine of God – Defender God, Deliverer God, Sustainer God, The Faithfulness of God, The Unchanging God

  Liturgical Categories

Assurance, Lament